District Of Columbia § 34-402 - Commission to inquire into violations by utilities; enforcement of laws affecting utilities.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 34-402 — Commission to inquire into violations by utilities; enforcement of laws affecting utilities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-402. Commission to inquire into violations by utilities; enforcement of laws affecting utilities.
34-402The Commission shall inquire into any neglect or violation of the laws or regulations in force in the District of Columbia by any public utility doing business therein, or by the officers, agents, or employees thereof, or by any person operating the plant of any public utility, and shall have the power, and it shall be its duty, to enforce the provisions of this subtitle as well as all other laws relating to public utilities.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 34-402 cover?
Section 34-402 ("Commission to inquire into violations by utilities; enforcement of laws affecting utilities.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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